Tue 24—Sun 29 Jun 2025
| Dates: |
Tue 24—Sun 29 Jun 2025 |
|---|---|
| Times: | 15.00 | 20.00 |
| Type: | Drama |
| Space: | Naughton Studio |
Suitable for: 12+
Running time: 70 mins (no interval)
Written by: Ruairi Conaghan
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Following his critically acclaimed performance as David Trimble in the sold-out production of Agreement, Ruairi Conaghan, brings his powerful solo show to the stage.
When actor Ruairi Conaghan was asked to play Patrick Magee, mastermind of the 1984 Brighton Bomb attack on Margaret Thatcher, it triggered memories of an act of violence upon his own family when he was a child.
In 1974, Judge Rory Conaghan was shot dead by the IRA on his Belfast doorstep whilst holding his 9-year-old daughter's hand. Ruairi Conaghan is Judge Conaghan’s nephew and namesake. His memories of the murder led to a physical and mental collapse that threatened his life. Lies Where It Falls uses song, poetry, humour, and Shakespeare to tell a courageous story of recovery with life-affirming, soul-bearing honesty.
Nomination and Finalist for Best Performance Piece in the Off West End Theatre Awards 2024 (OFFIES)
Top 10 Cultural Events of 2023 – The Belfast Telegraph
"An Edinburgh Festival Highlight" – The List
★★★★★ “An extraordinary solo performance. A compelling, moving exploration of grief, trauma, and the long shadows cast by violence.” – Fringe Review
★★★★ “A fascinating and moving piece of writing… with great humour… imaginatively and poignantly performed.” – LondonTheatre1